Diploma in Engineering (Electrical – Rapid Transit Technology)

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Diploma in Engineering (Electrical – Rapid Transit Technology)

Overview

Course Date:
15 Apr 2024 to 30 Sep 2026
Registration Period:
TBA
Time:
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM,
OJT: 360 hours, Facilitated Learning: 180 hours, Total: 540 hours
Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (Face-to-Face/ Online Synchronous) and Asynchronous E-Learning
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic (facilitated classroom training) and Online E-Learning
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed. You may register your interest and be notified with there is a new run.

Class schedule:
3 evenings during weekdays between 6.30pm and 10.30pm

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For course specific details, please contact the course manager:
Name: Mr Wong Weng Yew
Email: WONG_Weng_Yew@sp.edu.sg

For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

Course Objective

As Singapore continues to strive to provide a higher standard of rapid transit services to the public and together with the projected expansion to its network of rapid transit lines, there is a need for more technical personnel to support and maintain the safe and efficient operations of the rapid transit system

Course Outline

MC 1 – Certificate in Fundamental Technical Training
Module 1: Rail Systems Maintenance I
Module 2: Workplace Safety and Health I
Module 3: Rail Operation
Module 4: Maintenance Management

MC 2 – Certificate in Advanced Technical Training
Module 5: Rail Systems Maintenance II
Module 6: Workplace Safety and Health II
Module 7: Process Improvement & Business Management
Module 8: Critical Core Skills (Leadership)

MC 3 – Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Module 9: Electrical Principles
Module 10: Digital Principles

MC 4 – Certificate in Technologies for Rail Engineering
Module 11: Industrial Internet of Things (IoT)
Module 12: Engineering Data Analytics
Module 13: Operation Technology
Module 14: Engineering Asset Management

MC 5 – Certificate in Rail Engineering Project
Module 15: Engineering Project
Module 16: Rapid Transit Technology (Application)

Please click here for the module synopsis.

Minimum Requirements

Applicant must satisfy at least one of the following entry requirements:

a) The following GCE 'O' Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience:

English Language Grade 1 – 7
Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) Grade 1 – 6
Science Grade 1 – 6
Science can be one of the following subjects:
Biology
Chemistry
Combined Science
Design & Technology
Electricity & Electronics
Fundamentals of Electronics
Integrated Science/Additional Combined Science
Physical Science
Physics/Engineering Science
Science (Chemistry, Biology)
Science (Physics, Biology)
Science (Physics, Chemistry)
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

b) Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.5

c) Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

b) Nitec in Technology in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

e) Higher Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=2.0

f) Higher Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=1.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

g) Higher Nitec in Technology in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

h) Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) with at at least 1 year of relevant working experience and Level 6 for both WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA & Workplace Numeracy SOA

i) Applicant with none of the qualifications listed above but at least 2 years of relevant working experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test.The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Certification / Accreditation

Upon completion of five Modular Certificates (MC), participants will be conferred a Diploma qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.

Suitable for

People who intend to work in rapid transit or associated land transport industries that include signalling, communications and control systems, traction drives, and power system, etc. that require specialists in electrical/electronic engineering to carry out operation and maintenance work of a rapid transit system. The course is also suitable for in-service staff with NITEC or Higher NITEC qualification to upgrade their skills and knowledge to the next generation of rail engineering professionals with career progression pathway by acquiring a diploma qualification while continuing to be in the workforce.

Course Fees

Click here for Funding Incentives and Fees Matters.

Applicants/Eligibility	Certificate in Fundamental Technical Training	Certificate in Advanced Technical Training	Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering	Certificate in Technologies for Rail Engineering	Certificate in Rail Engineering Project	Total Course Fees
SINGAPORE CITIZENS BELOW THE AGE OF 40	$502.69	$502.69	$502.69	$502.69	$502.69	$2,513.45
SINGAPORE CITIZENS AGED 40 AND ABOVE	$335.12	$335.12	$335.12	$335.12	$335.12	$1,675.60
SINGAPORE PR	$1,376.35	$1,376.35	$1,376.35	$1,376.35	$1,376.35	$6,881.76
ENHANCED TRAINING SUPPORT FOR SME SCHEME (for SC)*	$346.09	$346.09	$346.09	$346.09	$346.09	$1,730.45
ENHANCED TRAINING SUPPORT FOR SME SCHEME (for PR)**	$420.55	$420.55	$420.55	$420.55	$420.55	$2,102.76
OTHERS / REPEAT STUDENTS (for SC)	$3,351.24	$3,351.24	$3,351.24	$3,351.24	$3,351.24	$16,756.20
OTHERS / REPEAT STUDENTS (for PR)	$3,440.88	$3,440.88	$3,440.88	$3,440.88	$3,440.88	$17,204.40

*SC - Singapore citizen ** PR - Permanent resident

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Funding and Enhanced Training Support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). For details, please refer to here.

The fees shown (inclusive of 8% GST) are indicative as they are based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review.

Module Certificate fee is payable on a semester basis.

Other Fees Payable:

FEE DESCRIPTION	PER SEMESTER (AFTER GST)
	SINGAPORE CITIZENS	SINGAPORE PR AND OTHERS
Statutory Licence Fee (CLASS)	$1.01	$1.02
Examination Fee	-	$16.20
Miscellaneous Fee	$7.49	$7.56
Insurance Fee (GPA)	$2.25	$2.27
Students' Union Entrance Fee (one-time payment upon enrolment)	$5.00*(non-refundable)	$5.00*(non-refundable)
Students' Union Subscription Fee	$4.50* (non-refundable)	$4.50*(non-refundable)

*Not subjected to GST

- The fees shown (inclusive of 8% GST) are indicative as they are based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review.

- As announced at Budget 2022, there will be no increase in government fees and charges for Singaporeans from 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023.

Refund Policy:

i) Withdraw within 2 weeks before semester commencement - 50% refund of paid course fee
ii) Withdraw on or after date of semester commencement - no refund of paid course fee

Please note that other fees paid are non-refundable.